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The needle roller is a beauty care tool that is used to keep skin healthy, treat acne and scarring. To prevent skin from becoming contaminated, you need to clean the needle roller before and after use. Disinfect the needle roller with alcohol, wash it with specialized pills or use soap to clean it quickly. With some disinfectant and patience, the needle roller can be cleaned easily.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Sterilize the needle roller

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   Wash the needle roller under warm water for 2-3 seconds. Turn on the tap and hold the roller under the stream for a few seconds to remove any surface debris, such as dead skin or blood.
   • This step helps to remove any skin pieces that may not come off with alcohol alone.

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   Pour isopropyl alcohol or hydrogen peroxide into a small dish. Pouring rubbing alcohol 60-90% 'or Fill the bowl with hydrogen peroxide to cover the roller. Isopropyl alcohol below 60% may not have an antiseptic effect.
   • You can use a Tupperware plastic food container or a ceramic plate.

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   Soak the needle roller for 60 minutes to clean thoroughly. Place the roller upside down on the plate. The needle of the roller should be facing up.
   • If you want, you can set a timer on your phone or use a kitchen timer.

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   Wash the needle roller under warm running water for 30-60 seconds. After soaking the roller for 1 hour, take it out and rinse it under the tap. This will remove any leftover skin pieces and any alcohol or hydrogen peroxide left on the roller.

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   Place the needle roller upside down on a paper towel and allow to dry. After the roller has been cleaned, it is then important to keep it sterile. Turn the handle to face the needle roller down and place it on a clean paper towel. Leave on for 10-20 minutes.
   • Natural drying is the best method to dry the needle roller. The cloth may get caught in the needle.

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   Store the needle roller in the container after it is dry. Once the roller is dry, you can put it back in the box and close the lid. This way, the needle roller will be kept clean and sterile.
   • If you store the needle in another place, it can spread the bacteria to your face the next time you use it.
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Method 2 of 3: Use a special pill to clean the needle roller

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   Use a special pill or denture soak to clean the needle roller. Many needle roller manufacturers come with cleaning pills. If the roller comes with these pellets, read the directions on the package. If not, you can replace it with denture soak.
   • The denture soak is an antiseptic, so you can safely apply it to the needle roller.

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   Fill the container with warm water as directed. Different medications will require different amounts of water. Usually you need about 1 cup (240 ml). Measure out 1 cup of water and pour into a small dish.
   • If the needle roller cleaning box has a water level mark, simply rely on it as mold when pouring water into the box.

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   Drop one pill into the box and soak the needle roller. Tear off the packaging around a pill and drop it in water. When it meets water, the chemicals in the tablet combine with the water to form a cleaning solution. Reaction will occur immediately, so you need to soak the roller in the solution immediately after releasing the pill into the water.
   • Be sure to submerge the roller in the solution to completely clean it.

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   Soak the roller for the amount of time as directed. Follow the instructions on the package to ensure complete cleaning. Some products only need to soak for 5-10 minutes.
   • If you are using denture soak, you should leave the needle roller in the solution overnight.

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   Rinse the roller again in warm water before placing it on a tissue. Once the roller has been soaked, wash the solution with warm water, then place on a clean paper towel for 10-20 minutes to dry.
   • If you pat the roller dry, the needle may get bent. Curved needles will scratch the face.
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Method 3 of 3: Use other methods

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   Soak the roller in soapy water for about 20 minutes to clean the surface. Turn on warm water to fill the plastic container halfway. Add 3-5 drops of dish soap or Castile soap and stir with a spoon. Place the needle roller upside down in the box and soak it for 10-20 minutes.
   • This step will remove dead skin cells and superficial blood.

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   Use a soft, clean toothbrush if you want to remove dirt or dirt. The needle roller has many small needles that puncture the pores in the skin. Dirt, blood, and dead skin cells can get caught between the needles.For deep cleaning, you need to use a new, clean toothbrush with soft bristles. Turn on the warm water tap and hold the roller under the stream of water. Use a toothbrush to gently brush for about 60 seconds.
   • This will remove dirt and dirt that alcohol or soap may not be able to remove.
   • Although not required, this step will provide a deep and thorough cleaning.
   • If you use a used toothbrush, you can spread bacteria into the roller.

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   Roll the needle roller over the wet sponge to remove any remaining debris. Place the wet sponge on a clean surface, then roll the needle roller back and forth over the sponge. Roll for 20-45 seconds to remove dirt and dirt that other methods may not be able to remove.
   • This step is optional, but is a good way if you frequently use an old or old roller.
   • Use a new, clean sponge to avoid contaminating your face.

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   Wash the roller in warm water and allow to dry. Use lukewarm water from the tap to wash the needle roller and remove any dirt, skin, blood, or debris, then place the needle roller upside down on a clean paper towel to dry.
   • The roller will dry in about 10-20 minutes.
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Advice

• The needle roller life can be longer if you clean it regularly. Normally, the needle roller can be used well in 15 uses.
• The disinfection process will remove all microorganisms, while cleaning will help clean the roller but a few microorganisms still exist.

Warning

• Avoid harsh chemicals such as bleach to clean the needle. These chemicals can damage the skin when you use the roller.
• If not cleaned, the needle roller can accumulate bacteria and then spread to the skin when you use it next time.
• Do not use boiling water when cleaning the roller. Boiling water can damage the needle.